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Event: Infolink presents Graphic Design Best Practices<\/p>\n

Date: Thursday, June 4, 9:30 am \u2013 3:30 pm<\/p>\n

Venue: Clark Public Library, Clark, NJ<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

Abstract: In this workshop on the basics of visual design best practices, we\u2019ll examine examples and counterexamples of great design, the basics of layout, simplified color theory, rules for fonts and legibility, images and photographs, designing stamps vs pages vs slideshows vs billboards, copyright and creative commons, and free and open source design tools (photo manipulation, illustration, layout, catalogs, and quick editors).<\/p>\n

Presentation: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/121kHFLhNGrP85vKdR5ti1tRFVzMbwRmboBRuzRLFg7A\/edit?usp=sharing<\/a><\/p>\n

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